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East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

Disabled artists and audiences in West Yorkshire, including those in East Leeds, are set to benefit from new investment aimed at improving accessibility across

January 12, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Diverse Communities·East Leeds

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

On Saturday 17 January 2026, Harehills will open its doors to a family-friendly film event. The Senegalese Community Leeds, working with Hyde Park Picture

January 12, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Diverse Communities·Harehills

Take a ‘Selfie With Santa’ at Moor Allerton This Saturday

Families can get into the festive spirit on Saturday 6 December, when the Rotary Club of Roundhay brings its annual ‘Selfie with Santa’ grotto

December 2, 2025

Christmas·Community·East Leeds·Festival·Holidays·Roundhay

Winter festival brings festive cheer to East Leeds community

Families from across East Leeds packed into the Compton Centre in Harehills on Saturday November 29 for a winter festival that transformed the venue

December 1, 2025

Community·Community Spirit·Festival·Harehills

A Fitting Farewell to Bob and Jacki Lawrence After Nearly 30 Years with ELHAS

After almost three decades of dedicated service to the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society (ELHAS), Crossgates residents Bob (83) and Jacki (78) Lawrence

November 17, 2025

Crossgates·Culture·History & Heritage

Funding Blow for Leeds Writing on Air Festival – But the Words Will Go On

A funding shortfall has forced Leed’s much-loved Writing on Air festival to postpone its return until February – but organisers say the creative spirit

November 15, 2025

Arts & Culture·Chapel FM·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Seacroft

Kippax Gets Ready to Celebrate with a Festive Christmas Event

The festive season is set to sparkle in Kippax this year as Kippax Parish Council hosts its annual Christmas Event on Sunday 23rd November,

November 9, 2025

Kippax·National holidays and festivals·What's On

Gipton Gears Up for a Sparkling Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire Station

Gipton is set to shine bright this festive season as the community comes together for the annual Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire

November 9, 2025

Gipton·National holidays and festivals·What's On

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns

The acclaimed Leeds Palestinian Film Festival (LPFF) returns for its 11th edition from November 12 to December 6, 2025, presenting over three weeks of

November 3, 2025

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Events·Festival·What's On

Spooky season brings out the best in Whinmoor

What began as a fun Halloween contest has become a heartwarming tradition in Whinmoor, where residents come together each year to transform their homes

November 3, 2025

Community·Culture·East Leeds·Whinmoor

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East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

Take a ‘Selfie With Santa’ at Moor Allerton This Saturday

Winter festival brings festive cheer to East Leeds community

A Fitting Farewell to Bob and Jacki Lawrence After Nearly 30 Years with ELHAS

Funding Blow for Leeds Writing on Air Festival – But the Words Will Go On

Kippax Gets Ready to Celebrate with a Festive Christmas Event

Gipton Gears Up for a Sparkling Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire Station

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns

Spooky season brings out the best in Whinmoor

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East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

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Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

Families sleep out in the cold to demand fair housing in Leeds

Council appoints heating contractor at Seacroft flats

Richmond Hill: Church provides space for families to grieve

East Leeds children step into police roles for knife crime project

East Leeds schoolchildren learn life-saving skills at St James’s

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